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Cheese World Museum
Butter printer, J Bartram & Son, c1900
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This butter cutter is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. It was in the early 1900s for hand-use in home dairies or small factories. An example of an early butter packaging machine.Wooden Eureka brand butter printer and weigher with dovetailed corners on the bulk butter box, wooden rollers for moving butter along once cut and wire cutter.Eureka/J Bartram & Son/sole makers Uebergang No. U027butter cutters, uebergang, allansford, dairy manufacture -
Cheese World Museum
Cooler, Dairy cream cooler
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This cream cooler is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. See reference in Chandler catalogue p.167 Uebergang catalogue No.N17 A steel cream cooler with a trough mounted on top of a rippled rectangular section. The trough has 10 small holes in the base, which allows the cream to filter over the rippled faces. Water ran through the centre of the washboard to cool the cream. There are two outlets at the side, one to attach the to the water source, the other to an outlet.Joyce [in raised lettering on both sides at the top. Uebergang No. N17]allansford, uebergang, joyce dairy utensils, cream coolers, coolers, dairying -
Cheese World Museum
Advertising mobile, Barnes Honey bee
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This advertising mobile is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. The van Nooten family purchased the neighbouring property Tooram from the Neale family. Honey bee printed on card and mounted in a blue painted metal holder. On the front the bee is striped black and orange with 2 large wings and 1 small wing in white with black line detail. On the back is advertising material for Barnes honey -text and a drawing of a bee with wings folded. The metal stand has a loop at either end. The loop on one end has a piece of string tied through it to hang up the bee mobile.BARNES/28 FIRST PRIZES/PURE HONEY/Awarded GRAND PRIX. Franco-British Exhibition/HONEY/HOMELL/WHOLEMEAL FLOUR/SELF-RAISING/For SCONES, BISCUITS and BREAD/FRU-ITY FLAKES/For PORRIDGE/SUNLIT/CREAM HONEY/W.J. & F. BARNES Pty Ltd/550 SWAN ST.,/BURNLEY, (printed) JANET/VAN/NOOTEN (child's handwriting in pencil)allansford, advertising material, barnes honey, bees, honey, uebergang, van nooten, tooram -
Cheese World Museum
Stencil, Bag stencil 'P W Uebergang Allansford'
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This stencil is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. It was used to mark bags of produce leaving the Tooram property. Uebergang catalogue No.A27 Rectangular tin stencil with cut out Uebergang name and address. The front is blackened through use and the top section has been whitened afterwards. A square hole in the top corner is used for hanging the stencil on the wall.P W UEBERGANG/ ALLANSFORD A27 [Uebergang No.]allansford, uebergang, stencils, labelling, uebergang, p w -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal - Visitor Book, Grace Tabulo, Fairyland Lady And Children, 1958-1959
"Fairyland", the home of Jim and Grace Tabulo, was a major local, state and international tourist attraction situated in Kew, Victoria during the mid twentieth century. Located at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew, the weatherboard house and its garden were heavily decorated with statues, crockery and other collected items. A series of notebooks were used to record the messages of child and adult visitors to the property from the 1940s to the 1960s. After Mrs Tabulo's death, these visitor books are believed to have formed part of the Dorothy Rogers Collection. They entered the Kew Historical Society's collection following her death in 1973.This series of visitor books are the most important primary sources relating to the internationally renowned 'Fairyland' cottage in Malmsbury Street, Kew. Their social significance is that they record in the post war period the values and beliefs of children and adults who visited this historically significant tourist attraction.Foolscap visitor book containing newspaper clippings, handwritten comments and drawings relating to visits to the home of Grace Tabulo, 57 Malmsbury Street Kew, known as Fairyland, June 1958 - April 1959. The book is wrapped in brown paper, which covers a grey card and red cloth strip binding. Creator's title inscription is located under the brown paper on front cover. 120pp. Mrs TABULO/ FAIRYLAND/ LADY/ AND CHILDREN./ c.1959grace tabulo, fairyland - 57 malmsbury street (kew), tourism - kew - 1945-1965, childhood - kew, collectors and collecting, gardens - kew (vic), scrapbooks - 20th century -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal - Visitor Book, Fairyland 1963-1965
"Fairyland", the home of Jim and Grace Tabulo, was a major local, state and international tourist attraction situated in Kew, Victoria during the mid twentieth century. Located at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew, the weatherboard house and its garden were heavily decorated with statues, crockery and other collected items. A series of notebooks were used to record the messages of child and adult visitors to the property from the 1940s to the 1960s. After Mrs Tabulo's death, these visitor books are believed to have formed part of the Dorothy Rogers Collection. They entered the Kew Historical Society's collection following her death in 1973.This series of visitor books are the most important primary sources relating to the internationally renowned 'Fairyland' cottage in Malmsbury Street, Kew. Their social significance is that they record in the post war period the values and beliefs of children and adults who visited this historically significant tourist attraction.Visitor book containing handwritten comments and drawings primarily made by children during visits to the home of Grace Tabulo, in the period 6 January 1963 to 26 December 1965. Commonly known as "Fairyland", the house was located at 57 Malmsbury Street Kew. The book is wrapped in brown paper, which covers a black binding. Unpaginated, 93pp. On front cover: "MRS TABULO: 1879-1966/ "FAIRY HOUSE" / 1963 /- /1965" On title page: "FAIRY LAND Kew / JANUARY 6th 1963"grace tabulo, fairyland - 57 malmsbury street (kew), tourism - kew - 1945-1965, childhood - kew, collectors and collecting, gardens - kew (vic), scrapbooks - 20th century -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal - Visitor Book, Fairyland 1956-1957
"Fairyland", the home of Jim and Grace Tabulo, was a major local, state and international tourist attraction situated in Kew, Victoria during the mid twentieth century. Located at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew, the weatherboard house and its garden were heavily decorated with statues, crockery and other collected items. A series of notebooks were used to record the messages of child and adult visitors to the property from the 1940s to the 1960s. After Mrs Tabulo's death, these visitor books are believed to have formed part of the Dorothy Rogers Collection. They entered the Kew Historical Society's collection following her death in 1973.This series of visitor books are the most important primary sources relating to the internationally renowned 'Fairyland' cottage in Malmsbury Street, Kew. Their social significance is that they record in the post war period the values and beliefs of children and adults who visited this historically significant tourist attraction.Diary repurposed as a visitor book and containing handwritten comments and drawings primarily made by children during visits to the home of Grace Tabulo, 1956-1957. Commonly known as "Fairyland", the house was located at 57 Malmsbury Street Kew. The book is wrapped in brown paper, which covers maroon and black card covers that are decorated with stickers of the British Royal Family. Unpaginated, 94pp. Handwritten on paper front cover: "MRS GRACE TABULO: 1879-1965/ FAIRY HOUSE [sic] / 1956 / 1957" Printed on card cover: "COLLINS / AUSTRAL/ DIARY/ 1948/ NO 926" Handwritten inside cover: "FAIRY LAND / Kew / February 22 1956""grace tabulo, fairyland - 57 malmsbury street (kew), tourism - kew - 1945-1965, childhood - kew, collectors and collecting, gardens - kew (vic), scrapbooks - 20th century -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal - Visitor Book, Fairyland 1959-1960
"Fairyland", the home of Jim and Grace Tabulo, was a major local, state and international tourist attraction situated in Kew, Victoria during the mid twentieth century. Located at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew, the weatherboard house and its garden were heavily decorated with statues, crockery and other collected items. A series of notebooks were used to record the messages of child and adult visitors to the property from the 1940s to the 1960s. After Mrs Tabulo's death, these visitor books are believed to have formed part of the Dorothy Rogers Collection. They entered the Kew Historical Society's collection following her death in 1973.This series of visitor books are the most important primary sources relating to the internationally renowned 'Fairyland' cottage in Malmsbury Street, Kew. Their social significance is that they record in the post war period the values and beliefs of children and adults who visited this historically significant tourist attraction.Foolscap visitor book and containing handwritten comments and drawings primarily made by children during visits to the home of Grace Tabulo, May 1959- August 1960. Commonly known as "Fairyland", the house was located at 57 Malmsbury Street Kew. The book is wrapped in brown paper, which covers blue and red card covers with green cloth strip binding. Several pages of the book have entries which have been made upside-down. Unpaginated, 80pp. Handwritten on paper front cover: "1959 / 1960" Handwritten inside cover: "Fairy Land / 57 Malmsbury St/ Kew""grace tabulo, fairyland - 57 malmsbury street (kew), tourism - kew - 1945-1965, childhood - kew, collectors and collecting, gardens - kew (vic), scrapbooks - 20th century -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal - Visitor Book
"Fairyland", the home of Jim and Grace Tabulo, was a notable local, state and international tourist attraction situated in Kew, Victoria during the mid twentieth century. Located at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew, the weatherboard house and its garden were heavily decorated with statues, crockery and other collected items. A series of notebooks were used to record the messages of child and adult visitors to the property from the 1940s to the 1960s. After Mrs Tabulo's death, these visitor books are believed to have formed part of the Dorothy Rogers Collection. They entered the Kew Historical Society's collection following Dorothy Roger's death in 1973.This series of visitor books are the most important primary sources relating to the internationally renowned 'Fairyland' cottage in Malmsbury Street, Kew. Their social significance is that they record in the post war period the values and beliefs of children and adults who visited this historically significant tourist attraction.A rectangular notebook with a clear plastic front cover and black plastic rear cover with a maroon plastic patch. Unpaginated, approximately 50 loose pale blue-grey pages with red printed lines, held in place by black plastic spine at top edge. The notebook contains handwritten comments and drawings primarily made by children during visits to "Fairyland", at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew, c.1949. grace tabulo -- fairyland -- 57 malmsbury street -- kew (vic.), tourism - kew - 1945-1965, childhood - kew, collectors and collecting, gardens - kew (vic), scrapbooks - 20th century -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal - Visitor Book, [1962-1963], 1962-1963
"Fairyland", the home of Jim and Grace Tabulo, was a notable local, state and international tourist attraction situated in Kew, Victoria during the mid twentieth century. Located at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew, the weatherboard house and its garden were heavily decorated with statues, crockery and other collected items. A series of notebooks were used to record the messages of child and adult visitors to the property from the 1940s to the 1960s. After Mrs Tabulo's death, these visitor books are believed to have formed part of the Dorothy Rogers Collection. They entered the Kew Historical Society's collection following Dorothy Roger's death in 1973.This series of visitor books are the most important primary sources relating to the internationally renowned 'Fairyland' cottage in Malmsbury Street, Kew. Their social significance is that they record in the post war period the values and beliefs of children and adults who visited this historically significant tourist attraction.Foolscap size visitor book containing handwritten comments and drawings primarily made by children during visits to the home of Grace Tabulo, 4 January 1962- 30 January 1963. Commonly known as "Fairyland", the house was located at 57 Malmsbury Street Kew. The book is wrapped in brown paper, which covers back cardboard covers with a red cloth strip binding. Approximately 139 pages, and covers. Note pages are paginated, commencing at page 36.Handwritten in pencil on paper cover: "1962/ 1963" Handwritten in ink on label adhered to front cover: "January 4 / 1962 / Fairy Land/ Kew"grace tabulo -- fairyland -- 57 malmsbury street -- kew (vic.), tourism - kew - 1945-1965, childhood - kew, collectors and collecting, gardens - kew (vic), scrapbooks - 20th century -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal - Visitor Book, Fairyland Book, 1950-1962
"Fairyland", the home of Jim and Grace Tabulo, was a notable local, state and international tourist attraction situated in Kew, Victoria during the mid twentieth century. Located at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew, the weatherboard house and its garden were heavily decorated with statues, crockery and other collected items. A series of notebooks were used to record the messages of child and adult visitors to the property from the 1940s to the 1960s. After Mrs Tabulo's death, these visitor books are believed to have formed part of the Dorothy Rogers Collection. They entered the Kew Historical Society's collection following Dorothy Roger's death in 1973.This series of visitor books are the most important primary sources relating to the internationally renowned 'Fairyland' cottage in Malmsbury Street, Kew. Their social significance is that they record in the post war period the values and beliefs of children and adults who visited this historically significant tourist attraction.Foolscap size visitor book containing handwritten comments and drawings primarily made by children during visits to the home of Grace Tabulo, c.1950-1960. Commonly known as "Fairyland", the house was located at 57 Malmsbury Street Kew. The book is wrapped in brown paper, which covers back cardboard covers with a red cloth strip binding. Unpaginated, approximately 160 pages, and covers. The book has an additional loosely inserted black card cover located at the front of the book.Handwritten in pencil on paper cover: "1950 - 1962 /(edit book dates)" Handwritten in ink on paper label on loosely inserted cover: "Fairy Land / Book/ September 1950 / Fairy Land / Book / 75 [sic] M...berry [indistinct] st Kew / Fairy Land Book"grace tabulo -- fairyland -- 57 malmsbury street -- kew (vic.), tourism - kew - 1945-1965, childhood - kew, collectors and collecting, gardens - kew (vic), scrapbooks - 20th century -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
Silver flip-top Zippo lighter. Personalized with engraving.LIVE BY CHANCE/ LOVE BY CHOICE/ DRINK BY DESIGN/ SMOKE BY COMPULSION/ GAMBLE BY NECESSITY YEA THOUGH I WALK/ THROUGH THE VALLEY/ OF THE SHADOW OF/ DEATH I WILL FEAR/ NO EVIL FOR I AM THE/ EVILEST SON OF A BITCH/ IN THE VALLEY. On the other side of the lighter reads: WE ARE THE UNLUCKY LED BY THE UNQUALIFIED TO DO THE UNNECESSARY FOR THE UNGRATEFUL. IF YOU CAN'T EAT IT DRINK IT OR SLEEP WITH IT DON'T BUY, IT IF YOU'RE NOT WITH THE ONE YOU LOVE, LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITHzippo lighter, capt i.c. teague, aattv, cigarette lighter, australian army training team vietnam (aattv) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Rock From Hellfire Pass
Small rock/stone from Hellfire Pass Kanchanaburi, Thailand. (appears sedimentary rock) Cream coloured.No inscriptions on the Rock.. A typed note with the rock reads-: Rock from Hellfire Pass, Kanchanaburi,Thailand, manyAustralian and Allied soldiers died here in WWII working continuously around the clock under forced labour on the "death railway" to cut a passage through the solid rock in horrendous conditions and receiving little or no rations from their Japanese captors. Obtained by Mr M Evans in November 2002 whilst visiting the site,and presented to the Dandenong RSL Club. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Wood moulding Plane, George Hathersich, First quarter to early 19th Century
George Hathersich and his successors made wood moulding planes at 30 Shade Hill Street Manchester, England, from about 1797 to 1851. After his death his wife Elizabeth carried on making planes.A very early plane maker from Manchester however we don’t know how long Elizabeth continued making moulding planes after her husbands death in 1851. His and or hers planes are sought after by collectors of tools today and are regarded as significant items to be collected in the area of vintage tools.Plane Moulding Round type marked Hathersich & (C S Schofield owner) flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, C.1914 - 18
.1) .2) letter sent from Pte Alfred Ferris No 2156 AIF. .3) Was found in the envelope which relates to the death of William Ferris who died on 24.7.1918. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope, "On Active service" combined with Salvation Army, has crossed flags on, flags in colour, print in Black, address in black pen, postage stamp and Passed by censor stamp in red. .2) Letter, hand written in pencil, incomplete. .3) Newspaper cutting, yellow colour, print in black..1) "Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia", In bottom corner, "A Ferris"stationary, letters, envelopes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Herald Sun, Queen of all our hearts; Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022: Herald Sun Tribute magazine, 10/09/2022
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years (1952-2022). Following her death in September 2022, the Herald Sun produced this lift out "Tribute Magazine", reflecting on Her Majesty's life in pictures and articles.A 'Tribute" magazine, 24 pages of reports and colour and black and white images.queen elizabeth ii, royal family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Ancestors of Lesly Marigold Hills, 1876o
Comprises "Ancestors of Lesly Marigold Hills" [sic]; Marriage certificate of Thomas Joyce and Mary A'Hearn (2408/1854); Death certificates of Mary Joyce nee A'Hearn (5/1876) and Mark Hewitt senior. (129/1884)Family tree and certificates contain details of many residents of Greensborough, Preston, Northcote Morang and Nillumbik who lived or died in these areas between 1876-19454 x A3 photocopies and note 12.5 x 21 cmjoyce family, a'hearn family, hewitt family, hooper family -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Stewart G.C, Richards & Co.Ballarat, Councilor G.C Stewart
Councilor G.C.Stewart was elected as a member to Ballarat Shire Council in 1915 until 1927.He served a term as Shire President in 1921-22.In 1924-25 he served the balance of term after the death of Councilor D.Walton. Original Historic Photo.This Sepia photo of Councilor G.C.Stewart,is set in wide brown frame with a brown "watermark" mount,rectangular in shape.Ex Councilor G.C.Stewart.ballarat shire council, 1915 1927, stewart g c -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Death of His Most Gracious Majesty King George V, Civic Memorial Service, 1936
Program of memorial service for King George V at St Kilda Town Hall on 26 January 1936. King George V reigned from 22 June 1911 until his death on 20 January 1936.White paper, discoloured with age, folded and printed on both sides in purple.king george v -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, News (Canberra), Boyd and Canberra, 18.10.1971
This article contains an announcement of Robin Boyd's death on Friday 16th October and gives a short summary his career, with emphasis on Canberra buildings and quote from Sir John Overall, Commissioner of the National Capital Development Commission.Grounds and Boyd written on top left in pencil. Their names underlines in text and caption.walsh st library -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre Program, The Winter's Tale (play) by William Shakespeare performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 27 July 1983
The play was first performed in 1611 and was also performed in 1613 at the marriage celebrations of Princess Elizabeth daughter of James I to the Elector Palantine, from this marriage came the protestant heir to the British throne at the time of Queen Anne's death paper program good condition the winter's tale, athenaeum theatre, program, melbourne theatre company, william shakespeare -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Hair Dryer
Belonged to Aunt of donor. the late Mrs Myrtle Bennett 122 Thames Street Box Hill. She resided there from November, 1939, immediately after her marriage until her death on 27th February 1997.Round yellow plastic machine with white pliable tubing attached to machine at one end and at the other attached to a large yellow and white 'bonnet' with air holes. Electric plug. Contained in a yellow Vinyl case.General Electric Off --- speed dry. Model MD18 703 240 volts --- double insulated.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mrs Arthur Hooke's Bicycle
Mr & Mrs Arthur Hooke purchased land in Blackburn in 1914, which they called Wandinong. In 1972 after the death of Mr Hooke, the family donated a large part of the land to the then City of Nunawading to create the Wandinong Bush Park.Coloured photo of the bicycle used by Mrs Arthur Hooke of Blackburn being presented to Bob and Barbara Gardiner of the Whitehorse Historical Society by two of her grandchildren, Bill Ellemor and Christine Pinnegarellemor bill, pinniger, christine, hooke family, bicycles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PALL MALL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Pall Mall: Sandhurst circa 1860s. In January, 1865, land in Pall Mall sold for 90 pounds per foot. In 1867, the Duke of Edinburgh visited the town. The Prince Albert Hall was erected next to the town hall for the Prince's visit. Unfortunately, the hall burnt down just hours before his arrival. A torchlight procession to mark the occasion saw the model of 'Galatea', manned by four boys, aged about eight, catch fire and result in the death of three people. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETHARD COLLECTION: DOCUMENTS
Collection of various items relating to the Pethard family. A. Classification Report of National Trust (Victoria) relating to the Pethard House, (''Roseview'') 407 High St, Golden Square - commissioned by George Pethard, Constructed 1939.; b. handwritten note from Lydia Chancellor re the death of her sister-in-law Hilda Pethard (1966); c. approx 8 pages with letterhead of George A Pethard; d. Notes on back of letter-headed paper relating to ''Gifts'', ''Cards and gifts'' and ''Visitors for Birthday'' - lists of items in each case, handwritten (by Lydia Chancellor?).person, bendigo, pethard family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ESSAY: ''ST. KILIANS CHURCH 1852 TO1888''
Round top Essay by Mary Kerr - ''St. Kilian's Church 1852 -1888''. Handwritten 20 page document (no date) concerning the history of the early Catholic church in Bendigo, the history of the St Kilians church and the influence and works of Dr Henry Backhaus over that period. The essay is referenced with numerous footnotes (manuscripts in addition to books, newspapers etc) and final page bibliography. Extensive coverage of history including references to first baptism, first marriage, the 'Mass Tent', 'Consecrated Flat', the 'Bark Chapel', the stone church, the organ, retirement and death of Dr Backhaus.Mary Kerrchurch, history, st. kilian's catholic church, bendi, mass tent, bark chapel, dr hanry backhaus, consecrated flat, mary kerr. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE ILLUSTRATED MELBOURNE POST SUPPLEMENT
Supplement to the Illustrated Melbourne Post pages 193-200. Topics written about are - Christmas, an expedition to the Auckland islands, the Lancashire Cotton Company, a Testimonial to Lady Don, a collision in the Bay, the discovery of fossil remains, prorogation of parliament, the wild white man ( on the death of James Morrill), Portland Bay, the Panama Mail Service and the Kynton Agricultural Exhibition.There are sketches of local sites - The Grampians in the Western District, the Yalla-y-Poora Station, Fiery Creek, the Lawrence Rocks, Portland and the Scone Mills, Perth, Tasmania. There are also sketches of Christmas and the new year. Dated 1866.The Illustrated Melbourne Postnewspaper, illustrated melbourne post, lydia chancellor, collection, newspaper, the illustrated melbourne post, portland bay, new zealand, christmas, yalla-y-poora station, the scone mills, tasmania, grampians, the panama mail service, auckland islands, james morrill, emily e. don. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ROY AND DORIS KELLY COLLECTION: VERCLAU, POSTCARD, 1900-1920
Postcard, B&W image of a tiled roof, brick house behind a picket fence and front lawn and flower garden. A woman stands on the front verandah and a man stands to the right of the steps up to the house. Front gate from a footpath at lower right. On the back handwritten in ink ' 1916-1917 Season's Greetings from "Verclau" Also an oval shaped stamp inside reads 'A Aberline 138 Glenferrie Rd Glenferrie' 'Verclau' is the name of the house in Stevenson St, Kew, Melbourne. According to a press death notice a family called GUY was living there in 1917.postcard, photograph, postcard, verclau, house, stevenson st, kew -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Report, Henry William Dowton, 1/06/1997
Luther College Year 10 History report on Henry William Dowton, a name on the Mitcham War Memorial. Includes material from Australian Archives and from the family. 'Dick' Dowton was from Gippsland and was killed at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme on 25th July 1916. The report details visits to various War Memorials and the search for information. Also included is information from the Trafalgar Historical Society including correspondence to and from Dowton and between his parents and the army as they sought information about his death. Illustrations, maps, 64 pages.dowton, henry william;, world war, 1914-1918. battle of the somme, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - School Project, Remembering a casualty of World War II, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
A Luther College Year 10 essayA Luther College Year 10 essay which researches the history of George Maxwell Walker (1924 - 1944). A pilot with the R.A.A.F. who spent much of his flying days with the British R.A.F. At the time of his death his squadron was carrying out anti-submarine patrols and internal security in and around the Middle East. He was the son of George Walker and grandson of Edgar and Myra Walker, owners of Australia Tesselated Tile Company. The George Walker family lived in Harrison St, Mitcham. The home is on the City of Whitehorse Heritage planning overlay.A Luther College Year 10 essay walker, george maxwell, royal australian air force, royal air force, world war, 1939 - 1945, war memorials